2 Corinthians 10:8
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 10 connects to 9 cross-references. Paul's apology against those who say his letters are weighty but his personal presence is weak. He argues that his warfare is spiritual: pulling down strongholds, taking every thought captive to obey Christ. He will not boast beyond his sphere …
Other Translations
For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:
for even if also anything more abundantly I shall boast concerning our authority, that the Lord gave us for building up, and not for casting you down, I shall not be ashamed;
For though I might take pride in our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for your destruction), it will not be a cause of shame to me:
Cross References
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all …
For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but …
I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I …
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in …
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the …
Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him …
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have …